Court Revives Injured Worker's Malpractice Claims Against Former Attorneys

A New York appellate court revived an injured worker’s malpractice action against his former attorneys, finding there was a triable question as to whether his claims should have been time-barred. Case: Encalada v. McCarthy, Chachanover & Rosado, No. 6247 303143/07, 04/10/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Jorge Encalada worked as an asbestos remover. After he suffered injuries while at work in March 2001, Encalada retained the legal services of McCarthy, Chachanover & Rosado. The firm pursued a workers’ compensation claim on behalf of Encalada up until Decemb...